It is marketed to racers ranging from participants at local track days to international Formula One and NASCAR teams.

"[1] Simpson's uncle owned a military surplus store, and suggested that he use a cross-form parachute to slow down the drag car.

They tested it by attaching it to a tow hitch, and dumping it from the back of the Chevy wagon while Sorokin drove down a street at 100 mph.

[3] He evolved his business into a number of other safety items, such as gloves, helmets, restraints, and shoes.

[1] Simpson had developed over 200 racing safety products, including three generations of fire suits.

All International Race of Champions (IROC) cars were fitted with Simpson belts and window nets until the sanctioning body closed.

Until 2006, Simpson Performance Products was the only company to supply all of the safety items used in NASCAR racing.

The X-Bandit Pro is a full carbon Super Helmet, Snell 2010, and FIA 8860 approved.

The similarly designed "Diamondback" is notably worn by The Stig from the BBC TV Top Gear series.

Much of the company's harness systems, HANS head restraints, flagship parachutes are manufactured and tested at the site.

Simpson firesuits and crew uniforms are manufactured outside of Los Angeles, CA in their 52,000 sq.

Simpson also employs the largest customer service and sales team, based in Mooresville, North Carolina.

- Simpson Introduces Diamond S-Lite Nomex Drag Suit with 15% lighter weight.

- Simpson introduces line of multi-functional off-road seats with easy harness removal system.

- Simpson introduces 7 point belts for Top Fuel and Funny Car racing.

1996 - Simpson Performance Products and seat builder Brian Butler held financially responsible for Clifford Allison's death.

1965 - Pre-Air Breather Hood introduced – protects drivers from fire and noxious fumes emitted by nitro-burning engine.